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This study compares the mechanical performance of mortar specimens produced by traditional casting and 3D printing, with a focus on flexural behavior. A high-durability mortar with very low chloride and sulfate content, which produces less CO2 than standard Portland cement, was used. This study also explores the impact of varying water\u2013cement (w\/c) ratios to obtain a valid mix for both fabrication methods. The results show that the samples obtained by traditional processes and those produced through 3D printing exhibit distinctly different behaviors under bending stresses. In the case of the molded samples, the maximum stress ranged from 1.23 to 1.78 MPa, indicating good strength and uniformity within these materials. In contrast, the 3D-printed samples showed higher values but with greater variation, ranging between 2.77 and 3.76 MPa. This variation highlights the influence of the fabrication technique in 3D printing, which may contribute to either the superiority or limitations of these samples. In terms of deformation, molded specimens exhibited brittle failure with limited post-peak energy dissipation (0.11\u20130.22 kN.mm), whereas 3D-printed samples displayed a mixed brittle\u2013ductile response and enhanced energy absorption (1.70\u20132.82 kN.mm). 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